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Monday 18 April 2016

My April Lust Haves

Hi all I hope you are all well
isn’t it a gorgeous Monday evening you can definitely feel spring in the air.
I realised I haven't done a lust have in ages and there is so much
I have my eye on lately I had to share my April lust haves with you all
And my birthday is coming up next month so I may get lucky lol.
Here is want I have my eye on this month



Kylie Jenner Lip Kits
Like nearly every lady on the planet right now I really want
one of these and now Kylie Jenner has brought out 3 different finishes I need
them all and every single time I try there sold out mind you that's probably a good thing
as I can foresee a serious spending spree on these gorgeous lipkits.
In the mattes I need and adore Koko K, Candy K and 22
and in the glosses Like and So Cute
and in the new metals I need them all King K, Heir and Reign.
I haven't got problems at all lol


Urban Decay Naked Vault
I really really want this all the Naked palettes all in this gorgeous case
no other words needed on this I have to have this love it.

Included in this beauty you get Naked, Naked2, Naked3, Naked Basics, Naked2 Basics and Naked Smoky.
Please buy this for me someone lol

Urban Decay Alice Through the Looking Glass collection
This is just absolutely gorgeous and I want them all absolutely beautifully presented
I'll have this when it drops May 5th this is just I can't even lol

and would you look at the lipsticks these are my faves from the collection




Sensationail Polish To Gel
Well this was on my list but I've just picked up my kit and it's so not a
disappointment this absolute legend will turn any of your favourite nail polishes into a
gel that will last 2 weeks.
I did mine on Friday morning and there still going strong
it is easy peasy to use and it will save you a fortune.
Polish to Gel Transformer Starter Kit - Group


Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation
I have an obsession with foundations and after everything I have heard about this
latest one from Charlotte Tilbury anyone that can promise all this,
“hyper-intelligent” formula that gives full-coverage yet feels completely weightless, with all the anti-ageing and protective benefits of a luxury skin cream. It conceals imperfections, glides on like a dream, and literally feels like a second skin.
Is definitely on my lust list.
Cailyn O! Wow Brush
I really really need to try this brush it looks so cool to use
and it seems to make contouring an absolute snap to do and it makes
foundation application look so airbrushed.
O! WOW BRUSH 

Please let me know any of your lust haves you might have are they any of these
or something else that escaped my eye let me know in the comments or on Twitter or Facebook.

Until next time,
Clare xo






Wednesday 13 April 2016

Sriracha And Honey Salmon Recipe

NEW Recipe alert!!!


I love salmon that and seabass are definitely my favourites but I can never really have either without a marinade or a sauce of some sort.
But since having to change my diet to a gluten free zone I had to come up with a few new ideas for sauces and marinades.
Probably the best thing about going gluten free ( I never thought I'd say that) well for me anyway
is I can now eat much more spicy food and I can drink coffee lol. Before I was diagnosed I had super high blood pressure like scary high but since starting the diet it has got so so much better and for the 1st time in years it's considered normal hooray :)
My newest favourite is Sriracha and Honey marinate for Salmon and I try to have this once a week with either serve it with brown rice soba noodles, brown rice or courgetti .
(You can get brown soba noodles in health food stores)
This marinade is bursting with so much flavour its the perfect blend of spicy and sweet and it's my ultimate favourite and it's so quick to make it literally takes minutes.
All the ingredients I listed here are gluten free even the vinegar is gluten free yaay!
But if your anxious consult your food list if you have one or your dietician
Read below for the ingredients and how to get making this yummy dinner.

(Gluten Free)
Schriana and Honey Salmon


Ingredients 
serves 2


2 Salmon Darns
1/4 cup of tamari 
(Gluten free soy sauce I use Kikkomens)
But if your not on a gluten free diet you can use regular soy sauce

2 tablespoons of honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon of Sriracha sauce
( I use Thai Gold)
1 tablespoon grated or ground ginger

1 tablespoon minced or ground garlic

Spring onion finally chopped to garnish


Method

1. In a large bowl add the tamari, honey, rice vinegar,
Sriracha sauce, ginger and the garlic
and mix with a fork until well blended don't worry if there is tiny little lumps in it.


2. Add the salmon and cover with cling film or a plate
you can leave it marinating for up to 4 hrs in the fridge
but if you're in a rush it's still fine on an hour.

3. I always grill the salmon or bake it it's up to you what you prefer 
I pop them on a baking tray then add the rest of the marinade and cook for 12 minutes.

You can serve brown or white rice or soba brown rice noodles or courgetti with the
spring onion mixed into the rice or noodles for a yum dinner.


















This definitely my fave even better it's gluten free totally recommend it for a kick to
you're salmon even better if you like it hot and sweet.

I hope you liked my recipe let me know in the comments on Twitter or Facebook if you made this and let me know what you thought or you have a gluten free recipe to share I'd love to hear from you.


Until next time,
Clare xo







Saturday 2 April 2016

Helping Hand Brides and Bridesmaid Survey

Hey all,
I'm currently doing a business course and I'm just looking for a little help
from you all with the following survey
if you could please complete and pass it on to your family and friends I would really appreciate it
it will only take you 5 minutes max and its very straight forward
but it would be a major help hand to me in my market research for the course.
It's all about Brides and bridesmaids dresses and little details on the buying process of them
and a little info about yourself and it can be anonymous too
you don't have to give me your name or email if you don't want.
If you can help me I'll love you forever
here is the survey,
just click on the cute little pic to take part



https://t.co/foBrQ2AKtP

Thanks a mill if you can help me,

until next time,

Clare xo